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YL51 YVJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,290 mi
Last recorded86,290 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,290 miles

N/s/r floor pan corroded through to carpet. Not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake return spring adrift due to brake disc backplate excessive corrosion (holed)

O/s/r floor pan corroded through to carpet. Not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering line heavily corroded/damp along front subfame

Underside of vehicle in very poor condition, corrosion appearing in various places

Fail 8 Nov 2019 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track rod ends heavily corroded/crumbling

N/s/r floor pan corroded through to carpet. Not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake return spring adrift due to brake disc backplate excessive corrosion (holed)

O/s/r floor pan corroded through to carpet. Not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering line heavily corroded/damp along front subfame

Underside of vehicle in very poor condition, corrosion appearing in various places

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded through to inner floor insulation (around rubber bung) Not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid line heavily corroded and damp along front subframe

Suspension components heavily corroded (crumbling)

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mounting bush collapsed ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded through to inner floor insulation (around rubber bung) Not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid line heavily corroded and damp along front subframe

Suspension components heavily corroded (crumbling)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under car components corroded but not weakened

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,315 miles

Front gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steel oil cooler and power steering fluid pipes corroded

Underside steering and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,315 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steel oil cooler and power steering fluid pipes corroded

Underside steering and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,965 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steel oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,964 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s/r h/brake return springs missing

steel oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,270 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth low

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,481 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,076 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken + exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,296 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,344 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,867 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,992 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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YL51 YVJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL51 YVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YL51 YVJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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